# Yashwanth skipped graduation, says Sasikumar inspired Madurai roots 2026-08-09T16:54:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Yashwanth skipped his college graduation to attend the Mumbai launch of Vadhandhi Season 2, where he shared the stage with Sasikumar, Dulquer Salmaan, and others. He plays the titular role of Mani in the series created by Andrew Louis, released last Friday. Initially auditioning for a friend's role, he was cast as Mani after improvisation during the audition. Yashwanth says working with Sasikumar inspired him to own his Madurai roots, and he helped the team add local dialect and cultural details such as using a cow bell as a keychain. The series deals with sensitive subjects, and Yashwanth believes cinema is a democratic medium where diverse opinions can coexist. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com Tags: Madurai, OTT, Sasikumar, Tamil cinema, Vadhandhi 2, Yashwanth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/yashwanth-skipped-graduation-says-sasikumar-inspired-madurai-roots/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/yashwanth-skipped-graduation-says-sasikumar-inspired-madurai-roots/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.